Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 470m south of Borough Farm

Bowl barrow 470m south of Borough Farm

England
List entry 1019316
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 470m south of Borough Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. The barrow takes the form of a simple hemispherical earthen mound, characteristic of bowl barrows constructed during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as territorial markers within the landscape. This example is documented within the national heritage record, reflecting the importance of Bronze Age funerary practices in Devon's archaeological heritage.

Bowl barrow 470m south of Borough Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019316. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 470m south of Borough Farm?

Bowl barrow 470m south of Borough Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019316.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 470m south of Borough Farm?

Bowl barrow 470m south of Borough Farm is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1019316.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 470m south of Borough Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows 140m west of Borough Farm (0.5 km), Three bowl barrows at Creacombe Farm (1.7 km), Slight univallate hillfort known as Holbury Camp, 750m east of Holwell Lodge (2.5 km).

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